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Infrasense Revolutionizes Utility Mapping with 3D Subsurface Scanning

Infrasense, a leader in subsurface scanning technology, has recently implemented its cutting-edge 3D ground penetrating radar (3DGPR) scanning vehicle for utility mapping projects across Massachusetts and the broader New England region this summer. The precision and efficiency offered by their advanced 3DGPR system is making a significant impact on how engineers and clients approach subsurface evaluations.

The 3DGPR technology stands out due to its ability to be mounted on survey vehicles, allowing data collection to occur at traffic-driving speeds. This means fewer lane closures and minimal disruption to everyday traffic, a crucial advantage for urban mapping projects. Infrasense’s 3DGPR technology not only maps but also designates utilities and subsurface obstructions, ensuring quality level B (QL-B) mapping. By combining gathered 3DGPR data with existing as-built records and electromagnetic induction (EMI) utility mark-outs, the resultant maps reflect an exceptional level of detail and accuracy.

One of the unique aspects of Infrasense's approach is the integration of EMI and GPR techniques. This multidisciplinary method enhances the reliability of the data collected, providing clearer results than what could be achieved with either approach alone. Clients have found particular value in the distinct clarity the GPR provides, as it detects the interface between varying materials, such as buried utility lines and surrounding soil. This contrast highlights identifiable features within the data, making it easier to recognize where utilities are located.

In one of the recent projects, Infrasense’s 3DGPR technology revealed interesting findings, including the location of former trolley lines. Such discoveries underscore both the thoroughness of the scanning process and the ability of Infrasense’s technology to provide insights beyond basic utility mapping.

For engineers and planners, this advancement in technology means an increase in the confidence of the data they rely on for decision-making. With comprehensive analyses that can uncover a myriad of subsurface elements, Infrasense is redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in subsurface inspections.

To learn more about Infrasense and their services, you can visit their website at www.infrasense.com or reach out directly at [email protected].

About Infrasense, Inc.

Founded in 1987, Infrasense, Inc. is renowned for applying advanced technologies in addressing complex challenges in subsurface scanning. Through their commitment to non-destructive evaluations, their engineering team extracts vital information from a wide range of structures. Alongside continuous subsurface assessments for clients nationwide, the firm partakes in a variety of research programs dedicated to advancing the subsurface detection and evaluation field.